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Dates to 1914. The H is just an inspectors stamp. Date codes didn't start till 1949. If it has a mark on the boss before 49 it's an inspectors mark. The date codes are in an oval with 1 or 2 numbers and a letter. They must be in the oval.I think the only T/D's in 1914 were the 1899 A with 26" barrel, the 1899 H with a 20" barrel and the 1899 250-3000 Savage Rifle. Since yours is not a 250, that rules out that model. How long is the barrel? 26" is an A, 20" is an H. Some one here might have a forearm, good luck, Joe..

Thanks Joe for the reply!

That's really interesting - I always assumed the circle with an H in it by the lever hinge was a LBC. I took a tape to my barrel and it is measuring at 22"

The plot thickens...

If it has a steel shotgun style buttplate,and 22" barrel its probably a 1899A short rifle. Don

It fits that description Don, just with a takedown configuration. Thanks a bunch!

Thanks Don. I thought of that but I pulled my Murray's out and it says the T/D wasn't available till 1917? I passed on a short rifle a couple years ago and cry about it every chance I get, Joe.

Joe,The takedown rifles were available from around serial number 70,000 im pretty sure it could be a takedown short rifle if it was a chopped off 1899A takedown ,it probably would have a crescent buttplate. Don

Pretty sure that some of the short rifles had crescent buttplates, so that's not a sure give away.

Love short rifles...

For killing stuff



And for show

My TD SR was made in 1912. They weren't cataloged that early but there are others around. David

thats what I was trying to determine on our PMs. IF itwas a 20" barrel forearm from a 22HP fits a 303,30-30, and i think a 25-35.

if it is a short rifle we will have to get a heaver forearm off a 26" TD barrel and I don't have any extras but I may have an extra standard forearm that could be cut for the rear bracket and a latch hole created, or I could have my stock maker do a new one for you..

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Thanks for the continuing education guys, Joe.

Hey guys, brand new to the world of Savage 99 rifles. got one yesterday in a trade. I had a Remington 1100 the guy wanted pretty bad. Anyways the gun is a Savage 99 series A in 243. Serial number is B046593. The gun has a 22 inch barrel with a flip down rear sight. Aluminum buttplate. Case hardened lever. Tang safety. Rotary magazine with the shell counter. Gun came with Weaver style mounts and rings with a Simmons 3x9 scope on it. Pretty nice little rifle.

from what info I have gathered on this thread I'm guessing this a late 1972 rifle? Do they have any value seeing as how it's a "newer" one? As long as it is worth more than the 1100 I traded off I will be happy. Looks to be a super little rifle I can put to use here in the Missouri hardwoods with the daughter....

Any knowledge you can share my way would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Matt

Welcome to the Campfire.
Sounds like you traded a horse a piece. Good deal.
Enjoy your new rifle!

By 1972 the 99DL was the only model with an aluminum buttplate. It should also have a Monte Carlo buttstock if it's a DL. Savage was phasing some models out then and it could be a composite. With Savage never say never. David

That's a good rifle to have right there. 243 DL's are my nemesis (to find).

I lucked out and got one three or four years ago. I don't believe I've seen another one. David

I acquired a 99E Series A in .243 Win, Serial D1099XX, with no LBC, smooth forend, no iron sights, lever safety. Has a Simmons 4-12x40 Deerfield scope with rings mounted.
Year manufactured appreciated.

1979

Howdy all,

Long time lurker, first time poster here. I'm hoping to tap into this vast well of Savage knowledge to determine what variant my 1971 Model 99 could be, being that there are no model markings other than "Model 99". I suspect it's a 99E, but it seems to have features that should be on other variants, namely the cartridge counter, aluminum buttplate, and fold down rear sight dovetailed into the barrel. I've searched this forum (as well as other Savage sites) high and low, yet have been unable to find info to make a definite determination. It's a 22" barrel in 243 Win.

Thanks in advance!

First off, the tang safety rules out it being an E.

Looks like one of those 'Series A' guns that are like an F without the barrel sight boss.

What is the lettering on the right side of the barrel?

Wow, that was a fast response! Thank you!

All that's on the right side of the barrel is "HI-PRESSURE STEEL - PROOF TESTED" and above that, upside down nearest the receiver is "(19)"